Childhood and Education Journey of Kiefer Sutherland in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 16, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Kiefer Sutherland. From birth to education, explore key events.

Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, most notably recognized for his leading role as Jack Bauer in the Fox drama series 24. His portrayal of Jack Bauer earned him both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in television entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 1987: Marriage to Camelia Kath

On September 12, 1987, Kiefer Sutherland married Camelia Kath, the widow of Chicago guitarist/singer Terry Kath.

February 18, 1988: Birth of Daughter Sarah

On February 18, 1988, Kiefer Sutherland and Camelia Kath had one daughter, Sarah.

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1990: Divorce from Camelia Kath

In 1990, Kiefer Sutherland and Camelia Kath divorced.

June 1991: Engagement Called Off

In June 1991, Kiefer Sutherland and Julia Roberts called off their engagement just four days before their planned wedding on June 14, 1991.

June 1996: Marriage to Kelly Winn

On June 29, 1996, Kiefer Sutherland married Kelly Winn.

1999: Separation from Kelly Winn

In 1999, Kiefer Sutherland and Kelly Winn separated.

2000: Dating Bo Derek

In 2000, Kiefer Sutherland dated Bo Derek.

2004: Filing for Divorce

In 2004, Kiefer Sutherland filed for divorce from Kelly Winn.

September 2007: DUI Charge

On September 25, 2007, Kiefer Sutherland was charged in Los Angeles with drunk driving, after failing a field sobriety test. His test exceeded the state's legal blood alcohol limit. It was his fourth DUI charge since 1989.

May 2008: Divorce Finalized

On May 16, 2008, the divorce between Kiefer Sutherland and Kelly Winn was finalized.

May 2009: Incident at The Mercer Hotel

On May 6, 2009, Kiefer Sutherland surrendered to the NYPD for head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough at The Mercer Hotel in SoHo. Sutherland later apologized and the charges were dropped.

2010: Victim of Financial Scam

In 2010, Kiefer Sutherland reportedly fell victim to a financial scam involving cattle. Michael Wayne Carr took US$869,000 from Sutherland, ostensibly to buy steers which were never purchased. Carr pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay US$956,000 in restitution.

2014: Begins Dating Cindy Vela

In 2014, Kiefer Sutherland began dating model/actress Cindy Vela.

2016: Political Views

In 2016, Kiefer Sutherland stated in an interview that he would have aligned with the New Democratic Party due to his family's history. He also supports the Liberal Party's efforts to protect universal health care and criticized the Conservative Party's "undervaluing" of the Canadian public health care system.